Christopher Lee Decotiis, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Christopher Lee Decotiis is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Summit, NJ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)

(908) 934-0555Summit, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Lee Decotiis, MD has practiced internal medicine for 18+ years, working in group practice. A Rutgers School of Dental Medicine graduate since 2008, he brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.

1 of 169 Internal Medicine providers in NJSee all Internal Medicine in Summit18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3550dNPPES updated 2016-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

37.2%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

724

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

330

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,378

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $732k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+29%)49%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$5.3k received from industry

41 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Lee Decotiis's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in SummitAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 416457, Boston, MA 02241-6457

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Christopher Lee Decotiis

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Lee Decotiis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Summit required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher Lee Decotiis

NPI records show Dr. Decotiis as active with telehealth listed in Summit, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 934-0555.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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